RTA: Calina Yu dies in fatal Ashburn, Virginia car crash

Calina Yu dies in fatal Ashburn, Virginia car crash

Fatal Ashburn, Virginia car crash death of Calina Yu – Obituary

Calina Yu, a 20-year-old student, was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a school maintenance truck near Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, authorities confirmed.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded shortly after 9 a.m. to the intersection of Claiborne Parkway and Portsmouth Boulevard, where the collision occurred. Investigators said the vehicle involved was driven by a Loudoun County Public Schools employee, who remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.

The tragic incident has prompted an outpouring of grief from the local community, with neighbors and friends leaving flowers, stuffed animals, and photos near the site to honor Yu’s memory. Residents also raised concerns about traffic safety in the area, noting that the intersection has long been considered dangerous and expressing a desire for increased enforcement, crosswalks, and speed mitigation measures.

Following the crash, the sheriff’s office said it has increased patrols along the main roadways surrounding the school as the investigation continues. Authorities continue to review the circumstances of the crash.